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I have prepared this presentation as part of my academic activity of M.A English and it's about how Puritanism reflected in the two classic works The Scarlet Letter and Mourning Becomes Electra
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"the scarlet letter" a novel by "Nathaniel Hawthorne"-
an introduction with historical (puritan) background and setting, made and presented by me... i hope my work will be helpful.
Asking to write a Literary Analysis on such a topic, teachers are waiting for something interesting and unusual to read. That is why we prepared you an article which you can find very helpful https://essay-academy.com/account/blog/literary-analysis-on-the-scarlet-letter-by-n-hawthorne
I have prepared this presentation as part of my academic activity of M.A English and it's about how Puritanism reflected in the two classic works The Scarlet Letter and Mourning Becomes Electra
The scarlet letter (introduction & historical background/ setting)rmlanqvi
"the scarlet letter" a novel by "Nathaniel Hawthorne"-
an introduction with historical (puritan) background and setting, made and presented by me... i hope my work will be helpful.
Asking to write a Literary Analysis on such a topic, teachers are waiting for something interesting and unusual to read. That is why we prepared you an article which you can find very helpful https://essay-academy.com/account/blog/literary-analysis-on-the-scarlet-letter-by-n-hawthorne
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VOCAB
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1. The Scarlet Letter written by Nathaniel Hawthorne (b. 1804) written about 1850 set in Boston, Mass. about 1690
2. Boston (setting of The Scarlet Letter) Plymouth (where Mayflower landed in 1620/setting for Bradford’s memoir Of Plymouth Plantation)
3. Setting: The Scarlet Letter The setting of Hawthorne’s novel is critical to the plot of the novel. 1690’s Boston was a Puritan village Like other Puritan settlements in New England, the local and colonial governments were theocracies.
4. theocracy word comes from Greek theo = God cratos = rule a theocracy is a government where the civil laws are based (in whole or in part) on religious laws; civil leaders in theocracies are probably also important religious leaders
5. theocracy, cont. In Afghanistan before 2001, the Taliban controlled religious and civil laws. Besides having to wear burqas in public, women in Afghanistan were not allowed to attend school or drive cars. In Saudi Arabia, women cannot drive or vote. Because Islam forbids it, no place in Saudi Arabia sells alcohol or pork.
6. Theocracy as Extremism Ironically, it is largely because of the Puritans – who themselves established a theocratic government in the New World – that we in America tend to view most theocratic governments as extremist.
7. Puritanism Began in England in the mid-1500’s A sect of Calvinists Calvinism named after Swiss theologian John Calvin Calvinism = predetermination no religious authority BUT Scripture
8. “Puritans” “Puritans” intended as a derogatory term “Puritans” usually referred to themselves as “the Godly” Puritans fell quickly out of favor in England, where the king was the head of the Church of England. They recognized neither the king’s secular or religious authority, and so quickly became enemies of civil and religious leaders.
9. The Puritan Role in Development of “American” Character In 1600, the Puritans left England for Holland, which even in the 17th century was a very liberal society. It was too liberal for the Puritans, though, who disliked the government’s permissiveness and tolerance of behaviors/attitudes they found unacceptable.
10. The Puritan Role in Development of “American” Character, cont. Because Scripture was central to religion and government, scholarship was a highly valued right (reserved, of course, to men only). The role of religious leaders was to present Scripture and guide other church members in its understanding and application. Puritan religious leaders were NEVER seen as intermediaries or intercessors.
11. In 1620, the Puritans left Holland for the New World. Established Plymouth Plantation in the “savage wilderness” of New England. Retained those aspects of European society they liked; created new laws, policies, etc. to replace the elements of society they did not like. The Puritan Role in Development of “American” Character, cont.
12. The Puritan Role in Development of “American” Character, cont. “Puritan leaders were highly trained scholars, whose education tended to translate into positions that were often authoritarian.” http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/PURITAN/purhist.html “There was a built-in hierarchism in this sense, but one which mostly reflected the age.” http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/PURITAN/purhist.html Very Important: Anybody (theoretically) could rise to the same level of authority.
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14. This is probably why most Americans disagree so strongly with theocraciesThe Puritan emphasis on: self-reliance independence individual achievement individual responsibility personal accountability power through ability (education)
15. Puritan “Crime and Punishment” Because Puritan Boston c. 1690 was still a theocratic society, crime against church (or God) was the equivalent of a crime against another person or against “the State.” Yes… it was illegal to miss church on Sabbath days. It was also illegal to sleep during sermons that could run 3 or more hours long – during each session (morning and afternoon) on a Sabbath. http://www.materialreligion.org/objects/dec96obj.html
16. Puritan “Crime and Punishment”, cont. Virtually any offense could land you in the pillory, or stocks. The Puritans imported this punishment to New England from England. Entire purpose was public display and public humiliation. Stocks were built on a scaffold in the center of the village, where townspeople could mock the offender, and throw rotten vegetables or stones. Aside from the offender’s hands being immobilized, his ears would frequently be nailed to the board behind his head. The Stocks http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/2100/2111/pillory_1_md.gif
17. Puritan “Crime and Punishment”, cont. After serving time in a jail and then on the pillory, a convicted criminal would often be required to wear some outward sign of his or her offense. In 1637, as punishment for writing an essay that criticized the archbishop, William Prynne (no relation to the central character in The Scarlet Letter) – after being put in the stocks – had the letters “SL” (for “seditious libeler”) branded onto his cheeks. http://history.wisc.edu/sommerville/367/367-06.htm
18. The “scarlet letter” of the novel’s title refers to a scarlet letter “A” that the novel’s main character is made to wear on her clothing as punishment for her crime of adultery.
19. “The Custom House” and The Scarlet Letter The introductory chapter to The Scarlet Letter is called “The Custom House”. Nathaniel Hawthorne tells of his time as a clerk in the Salem, Mass. Government Custom House. He claims to have found a letter written by Hester Prynne (the novel’s main character) and an embroidered scarlet A. The letter tells of Hester’s experiences, which Hawthorne relates in the novel. The novel is NOT based in historical fact, but Hawthorne uses “The Custom House” to give his story credibility. Hawthorne’s family came from Boston. He was descendant of a judge in the Salem witch trials (named Hathorne). Hawthorne changed the spelling of his name to distance himself from his relative’s unsavory reputation.http://www.hawthorneinsalem.org/Life&Times/BiographicalInfo/Adultlife/MMD1114.html